Posted On: December 3, 2021
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The post-it says: The bigger the headache, the bigger the pill
Don’t ever travel. Or leave home. You learn about things, yes! But never forget: You must go home again. And…you will encounter things you…
Posted On: January 7, 2021
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Deliver us from evil. Amen.
Yesterday was a dark, dark day for the USA. Apparently, co-existing with a deadly disease and a long list of other problems just isn’t enough. It appears that riots and…
Posted On: September 26, 2009
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photo by Kirk Horsted
This darn recession shows little sign of mellowing. Oh sure, the economic indicators and trading markets look better. But without the infusion of massive (borrowed) cash courtesy of Uncle Sam, we’d…
Posted On: June 29, 2009
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We blame the banks. Blame the Wall Streeters. Blame the Joneses. But once again, we did it ourselves. This fine article reminds us that the average credit card debt has hovered around $8,400. And more…
Posted On: June 12, 2009
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I may be topping off a glass that’s not even half-full. But buried in this dreary personal wealth story are some—okay, a few—signs that Americans are learning fast during this disastrous downturn. Can compulsive spenders…
Posted On: May 18, 2009
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A recent survey published in TIME reveals that more than half of Americans are losing faith in the future of the American Dream. No surprise there, and perhaps it’s even a contrarian indicator? After all,…
Posted On: March 12, 2009
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Here’s a nice Huffington Post dittie by Ken Dychtwald, doctor of aging gracefully, living with a purpose, and other Big Ideas. It’s worth a read if you’re feeling glum about your place in the crumbling…